An N.Y.C. Cinema Is Showing A Marathon Of Ryuichi Sakamoto-Scored Films

It’s to celebrate the Japanese composer’s first new studio album in 8 years, Async.

A New York cinema will screen eight classic films scored by Ryuichi Sakamoto to celebrate the release of his first new album in eight years, Async.

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From May 12-15, Quad Cinema in Manhattan will show films including Pedro Almodovar's High Heels (1991), Nagisa Oshima's Gohatto (1999), and Sakamoto's 1983 screen and soundtrack debut with David Bowie, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.